Gold prices declined by Rs 150 to Rs 32,030/10 grams Wednesday, registering a dip for the second consecutive day, reflecting sluggish global trend and considerable fall in domestic demand. Silver followed suit and went down further by Rs 220 to Rs 39,480 per kg on reduced offtake by industrial units and coin makers.

On the 14th day of their strike for demands including the 7th pay commission benefits, employees of the Rajasthan Roadways resorted to begging on streets on Sunday. The demonstrating employees sought alms from citizen to fill in government’s ‘empty coffers’. The employees are in desperation as the model code of conduct is expected to be implemented in the state in October.